Origin
Murrells Inlet, SC
Night in Murrells Inlet on Sunday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murrells Inlet, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Drive Time
5h
Distance
295.4 mi
475 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
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6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murrells Inlet, SC
Junior Bastos
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jaxon Matthew Willis
Trip Overview
The drive from Murrells Inlet, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 295.4 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Wachesaw Road, Highway 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.7 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 295.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murrells Inlet, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wachesaw Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highmarket Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Georgetown Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 17
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murrells Inlet, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 17 Business
2
Turn right onto Wachesaw Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Wachesaw Road
3
Turn left onto Highway 17
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 17
4
Continue on Ocean Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
5
Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
6
Continue on Church Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
7
Merge slight left onto Highmarket Street
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Highmarket Street
8
Continue on Georgetown Highway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Highway
9
Continue on Georgetown Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgetown Highway
10
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on US Highway 521
27 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 521
12
Continue on Society Street
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Society Street
13
Continue on Society Street
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Society Street
14
Continue on C E Murray Boulevard
12 mi
·
13 min
·
C E Murray Boulevard
15
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
16
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greeleyville Highway
18
Continue on East Boyce Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Boyce Street
19
Turn right onto North Church Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Church Street
20
Continue on North Brooks Street
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Brooks Street
21
Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
22
Continue on South Guignard Drive
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Guignard Drive
23
Continue on Bultman Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
24
Turn left onto Broad Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
25
Continue straight
34 mi
·
42 min
26
Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Devine Street
27
Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Millwood Avenue
28
Turn left onto Taylor Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Street
29
Turn right onto Bull Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bull Street
30
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
31
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
4 min
32
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
34
Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
35
Turn left onto McCarter Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
36
Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
37
Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
38
Turn left onto Augusta Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Augusta Road
39
Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
40
Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
41
Continue on River Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
42
Turn left onto North Main Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
43
Turn right onto Anderson Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
44
Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
45
Continue on East River Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
46
Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shockley Ferry Road
47
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
469 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
48
Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
49
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
50
Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
51
Continue on Highway 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
52
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
53
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Warner Road
54
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
55
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.7 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.7 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Murrells Inlet, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Murrells Inlet, SC
This is one driving day of about 295.4 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.7 mi from Murrells Inlet, SC · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.7 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson County Airport, SC
The final approach into Anderson County Airport, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anderson County Airport, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.28 one way
$94.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $51.51 | $103.02 |
| premium | $4.78 | $55.57 | $111.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.63 | $131.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.02 | $14.18 |
| Efficient EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.85 | $11.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.2 | 1 | $41.36 | $18.91 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Anderson County Airport, SC
Night in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
10:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Murrells Inlet, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC covers 295.4 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Wachesaw Road, Highway 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.7 miles from Murrells Inlet, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murrells Inlet, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Murrells Inlet, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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